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ea0051oc5.5 | Oral Communications 5 | BSPED2017

Uterine development: the effect of induction of puberty with oestrogen in primary Amenorrhoea

Burt Elizabeth , Pimblett Antoinette , Talaulikar Vikram , Yasmin Ephia , Mavrelos Dimitri , Davies Melanie , Conway Gerard

Introduction: The uterus develops during puberty and increases not only in length but also in width and depth, to achieve a mature shape. Pubertal induction with exogenous oestradiol aims to mimic this. Research to date shows variable results for the attainment of an adult uterine configuration in females with hypogonadism. Suboptimal uterine development is hypothesised to be a contributing factor for adverse reproductive outcomes in females with hypogonadism undergoing egg do...